This contemporary house on the coast is a project by Dorrington Architects & Associates, founded in 2007 in Coopers Beach, Northland, New Zealand. Coopers Beach House consists of three connected building volumes that create an attractive overall composition. Generous glazing gives the architecture a sense of visual lightness, while the wood inside brings warmth and comfort.
Modern coastal house designed for living close to nature
Not every home on the coast of Coopers Beach offers opportunities like these. The building is surrounded by green meadows, and the property lies close to the beach on a flat site that is ideal for a large garden. Inside and out, the house conveys a strong sense of peace, relaxation, and balance between people and nature.
House on the coast of Dorrington Architects & Associates in New Zealand
The interior is airy, spacious, and bright, with materials that create modern comfort and understated elegance. Privacy, sunlight, and the site conditions were all important aspects of the design. The living areas are arranged across several levels and connected by a wide corridor. The largest volume contains the bedrooms, a bathroom, and a comfortable home office with a magnificent view. The main living space is located on the first floor in the living pavilion, while the garage building, with its separate connection to the living area and basement, completes the plan. The relationship between interior and exterior space is strongly emphasized.
Clean, geometric constructions with a contemporary look
View of the side of the house with no windows
Floor to ceiling windows offer views of the surrounding area
Floor-to-ceiling openings create broad views
Wood makes the room brighter and warmer
Kitchen fitted with wood veneer
Open wooden shelves
Bathroom wall design with ceramic tiles
Photos by Emma-Jane Hetherington
Peter Dark
Anna Lohan
Theresa V. Adams
Lincoln Matheson
